Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V031000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 33,000 affected units, SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:V-BOLT AND ATTACHMENTS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The tee bracket, which is mounted on the front axle of the bogie, may fail due to vibration brought on by road surface irregularities. Bracket failure would leave the tee bracket unsupported and cause broken hose connector fittings. This would result in automatic application of the spring emergency brakes.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the defective bracket with a redesigned version.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V031000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:tandem axle:rear:v-bolt and attachments

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 33,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The tee bracket, which is mounted on the front axle of the bogie, may fail due to vibration brought on by road surface irregularities. Bracket failure would leave the tee bracket unsupported and cause broken hose connector fittings. This would result in automatic application of the spring emergency brakes.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the defective bracket with a redesigned version.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-w58g~hx9n~csud

NHTSA ID: 78V031000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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